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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

Activity provider:LetzGo City Tours Europe
4.5  / 5
778 reviews
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Enter the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin to see the illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells. Learn about its dense symbolism and rich ornamentation. Then, explore the grounds and gardens of Dublin Castle, former seat of British rule in Ireland.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Discover up close the finest example of Ireland's most important medieval illuminated manuscripts
  • Wander the gardens and grounds of Dublin Castle
  • Learn about the rich symbolism of the Book of Kells with an expert local guide
  • See and walk through Europe's largest vaulted library
  • Discover hidden highlights of Dublin
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Discover the “most precious object in the western world,” according to the 1007 Chronicles of Ulster, on a cultural fast-track easy access tour of the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin. Meet your local Dublin guide at the main entrance to Trinity College and marvel at the rich ornamentation and dense symbolism of the 8th-century Book of Kells. This is an illuminated manuscript of the 4 Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Get up close and admire one of the finest examples of medieval illumination. On the second part of this fascinating tour visit the 12th-century Dublin Castle built by King John where your professional local English-speaking guide will show you all the exterior highlights including the Castle gardens, affording you one of the best tour experiences in Ireland. From Autumn/Fall 2023, the Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations. The 9th-century Book of Kells will still be on display.

Includes
  • Entrance ticket to the Book of Kells at Trinity College
  • English speaking local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
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  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness

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Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2 Meeting Point: The Main Front Gate facing on to College Green

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions
  • All participants should be in good health; consult your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise
  • Wheelchairs, motorized scooters, or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as all footpaths and curbs may not will have suitable ramps
  • Please inform the tour partner of any physical disabilities or limitations so they can determine the appropriateness of the tour
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • Changes or cancellations requested less than 24 hours before the tour departure time are not possible.
  • From Autumn/Fall 2023 the Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations. The 9th century Book of Kells will still be on display.
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  • Service
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The tour was fantastic, the tour guide also contributed to this fact by pointing out the best way to ensure we didn't miss anything whatsoever both at the book of Kells and through Dublin. Sang, extremely welcoming, witty and knowledgeable, I think the guides name was Dermot.

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September 2, 2023

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Melanie – AustraliaVerified booking

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Our guide was fantastic, very informative and organized. Learned loads. Sadly, at the time of our visit, most of the books and some of the busts were removed from the long library. The book of Kells was so packed with people we could hardly see a thing in our time limit.

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July 9, 2023

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Leah – CanadaVerified booking

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The guide was incredibly knowledgeable of Dub and the Irish history. The only problem we found was we were inside the Library for a while, taking our own time, and then we lost the group. We couldn’t go to the castle because we were actually enjoying the library, not fast pacing as most of people do. So if you want to go to learn about the history, the guide is amazing and you can speak for hours with him: he will teach so much! If you want to spend your own time in the library, I wouldn’t be recommending it. Go by yourself, it would be better. But if you want something more fast paced, with history along the way, this is your tour! One tip: be sure of the meeting hour so you won’t be loosing the second attraction as I did.

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